Central Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Second National United States Flag

Sixth flag to fly over Oklahoma

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. Second National United States Flag Marker

Inscription. The Second National United States Flag, also known as the Stars and Stripes, appeared over Oklahoma in 1803. In that year the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from the French for the sum of $15 million. All of Oklahoma, except the panhandle, was part of that purchase. This bold move by President Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the United States. The second national United States flag featured fifteen white stars, representing the number of states in the Union.

Erected by OGE Energy Corp.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.

Location. 35° 29.673′ N, 97° 29.911′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. It is on Nazih Zuhdi Drive east of North Phillips Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the grounds of the Oklahoma History Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City OK 73105, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Third National United States Flag (here, next to this marker); Standard of the French Republic (here, next to this marker); Flag of the Republic of Mexico (a few steps from this marker); Standard of the Empire of Spain (a few steps from this marker); First Flag of the Republic of Texas (a few steps from this marker); Royal Flag of France (a few steps from this marker); Second Flag of the Republic of Texas (a few steps from this marker); Union Flag (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

More about this marker. Marker (and flag) are part of the exterior exhibit, "14 Flags Over Oklahoma", which was sponsored by OGE (Oklahoma

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. Second National United States Flag Marker

Marker is second from the left

Gas & Electric) Energy Corp. This is the sixth in chronological order.

Star Spangled Banner Flag image. Click for full size.

Carl Lindberg (public domain), 2016

3. Star Spangled Banner Flag

In use from 1795 to July 3, 1818. Digital work by Carl Lindberg

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 250 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.